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Subtract 16/27 from 54/21

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 16/27

54/21 - 16/27 is 374/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
   54/21 = 54 × 9/21 × 9 = 486/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   16/27 = 16 × 7/27 × 7 = 112/189
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/189 - 112/189 = 486 - 112/189 = 374/189
5. In mixed form: 1185/189

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